St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-02

J away. We know now that they die
not die in vain. Reference was made
r to Memorial day as voluntary servict
: in which the people gladly Joined
, Since to the G.. A. r. we are indebted
for the day let it be continued. In '6l
, when the first blow was dealt at the
life of the nation all desired to help
i, In '65 when the rebellion failed at Ap-
, pomattOx tens of thousands of manned
and helpless soldiers demanded pro-
lection and care. The necessity which
in '6I gave birth to the Christian and
sanitary commissions, at the close oil
the war gave birth to the G.. A. r.
which has for its purpose the renewing
higher and hOlier purpose of caring for
the sick and suffering. It's work is not
in the homes of the affluent but in the
abOdes of poverty, sickness and suffer-
ing. In response to the idea some
times urged that the organization has
a tendency to foster feelings of HOSTILE
ty and sectiOnalism the speaker de-
clared that while the soldier yields to
none in a desire for reconciliation yet
he cannot believe it to be his duty to
forget or ignore the principles by
which he was guided in that great
conflict. We are not to forget the les
son that the conflict taught of fidelity
to the government whose corner stone
is freedom. Touching reference was
made to the work of the brave, true
hearted women of the republic. 1t is
not too much to say that their work,
unwavering faith and devotion were
among the most important agencies in
securing victory. Neither would we
forget those in the vanguard of the
conflict, those whose resting places are
unmarked, the unknown dead. The
comrades resting at Belle Isle and An
Jacksonville were also hOnOred, heroes
answering to their names to-day at
the rOll-call of the redeemed on high.
In concluding the speaker addressed
the comrades of Post ], urging them to
he true to the purposes of the order.
Addressing the citizens of st. Johns
bury he said, upon you devOlves duty
no less saared. During the four long
years of war these men upheld the free
institutions which you enjoy. To them
you promised aid and comfort. To
every hero you owe the fulfilment of
those promises. The address closed
with illusions to the floral decorations
and their significance.
.sThe Rose Maiden"
The cantata of The Rose Maiden
was given Monday evening before a
good audience by the Beethoven cho-
raj society under the direction of j. I'll.
Humphrey. This society has already
won reputation for chorus singing
that was we'll maintained at this per-
Torrance. Mrs. w. A. Briggs of Mont
pelier was the soprano soloist and the
audience attested it's appreciation of
her singing by frequent applause. Mrs.
Hazen was the contralto sOlOist, at her
best, perhaps, in her rendering of "Ask
of yOn ruined CASTLE" and "Yet chime
they so sadly" but receiving well-de
served applause at every appearance.
F. w. Bancroft of Montpelier, the ten
or sOlOist, has finely cultivated voice
and was good in each number, particu-
larly so in "Yea, cen as die the rOses,"
while Harry May we'll sustained his
part as baritone sOlOist, his rendering
of "Where gloomy pine trees rustic"
the marked features of the entertain
ment was the piano Accomplishments
as played by Miss Ina Howe. AS a
musical production the cantata is a
success, but, however fine the music,
it is not at all adapted for presentation
before popular audience. The story,
not particularly interesting in itself,
could not be intelligently followed by
the listeners, and taken altogether was
not absOrbingly interesting.
Memorial Day Notes.
w. P. Stafford delivered the Memo
rial address at Sutton.
Two new recruits were mustered in
to the post Saturday evening.
Canton Crescent was successfully
photographed by Mr.. Clifford.
Col. Childs, the orator of the day,
was the guest of DR.. G.. B. Billiard.
The st. Johnsbury band was at its
best under the leadership of its old
leader w. H. Herrick.
Hon. H. C.. Bates delivered the adj
dress at Bradford, Commander BlOdg-
EFT at Manchester and Rev. Il. P. Frost
at Barre.
Mass was celebrated at the Catholic
church Monday morning, Father BOis-
sonnault officiating. The services were
very impressive.
The Post netted some $85 by their
concert in the evening. This goes to
swell the fund for monument on the
Grand Army lot in the cemetery.
Marshal N. P. Bowman is to be
credited with starting the procession at
LAS sharp as advertised. Nothing oc-
Cured to mar the unity of the SER
vices.
A very handsome floral design, on
which was the motto "Pro Patria,"
was placed on the grave of Col. Cham
berlin. 1t was the handiwork of Gar
dener Gibbs.
Had some brave soldier stood at the
door of the hall during Col. Childs' ad-